Verstappen tops first and only practice in Austin

2023 World champion Max Verstappen was fastest in the first and only free practice ahead of the US Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Verstappen set the fastest lap of 1:35.912 minutes on the 5.513 km course at the Austin circuit. The Dutchman edged Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.156 seconds. Britain’s Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes set the third time, 0.281 seconds behind.

Both Haas drivers were the surprise of the practice session with Kevin Magnussen fifth and Nico Hülgenberg ninth ahead of their team’s home grand prix.

Max Verstappen goes fastest in Practice 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dymBTsfCDb

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